Reliv is a nutritional suppliment. Instead of having tons of different vitamins I do these shakes! I am not planning on doing any new drug anytime soon. I'm...
Biogen Idec and Elan Corporation on Monday suspended sales of their much-heralded new multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri after a patient died. The companies based...
Loni et al, I tried Avonex back in late 2000. I have been keeping a MS diary since I was diagnosed 10 years ago. Below are my entries when I was taking...
Hi all, Just wanted to let everyone know that I had my MRI last week and I talked to my neurologist today. He said everything looks stable. The old lesions...
I'm sorry to intrude but I'm hoping one of you can help me. I'm a producer on a public radio show in Los Angeles called Weekend America. We're looking for...
Was happy to learn that I wasn't the only person affected with unpleasant symptoms with Avonex. The numbness and weakness in legs has never gotten better for...
Hi, My name is Karen i live in Canada. I was diagnosed last year with RRMS, I take Rebif injections along with other medications and vitamins. I have 2 young...
Hi Loni, Yes i think we all have that numbness and weakness i have just started using a cane now for stability i was falling a lot and, knew id better use it...
Is a MS a label for a group of diseases or is it ONE disease? Why if MS is an immune problem is it treated by neurologists that do not know much if anything...
My major problem is my eyes want to shut (tired), and I don't WANT to go to sleep (do I sound like a kid? LOL) I used a cane till I fell, my legs tend to cross...
I'm finding a few new symptoms lately. But instead of rushing to my neurologist, I watch them for a little while and see if I can alleviate some of the problem...
Hi Everyone, I am still progressing at such a fast rate (compared to what I've seen in the family members I have) and I have started to wonder, how long before...
Hi Concentrate on upcoming college - this will be an EXCITING venture. What are you studying? You can't ignore MS progression, however try to focus your...
I experienced a similar progression over about a year. I was halted by lots of chemotherapy (Cytoxan) and steroids. I've recovered much of what I lost, and...
I'm new to this board. I have a friend who has MS, and I have noticed numbness and pins and needles on occasion in my hands, and lately in my legs when I walk...
Your condition might be due to many things but it is very wise to start by seeing your GP who may well refer you to a neurologist. I was 48 when my MS...
One of the first symptoms I ever had was numbness in my legs. Often it felt like the veins in my upper legs were getting ready to burst. Very painful. Then...
The symptoms can be explained by other things besides MS - the hand and arm tingling could be carpal tunnel syndrome and the tingling in your legs after...
stowne517
Apr 8, 2005 5:15 pm
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For quite awhile I have noticed, intermittently, that I get pins and needles, especially if I bend my arm back, (as if I were scratching my back). It was only...
I am 27 and a mother of one. I have had a few automobile accidents. Most recently, was a year ago, I was hit in the back of the head with a log.(don't ask) For...
I am new to this chatroom and was diagnosed July 1, 2004. Since my diagnosis, I haven't done much as far as drugs. I would love to know any natural meds anyone...
I understand how you feel, I was diagnosed in September of last year and since I have multiple family members with the disease, Everyone has been through...
Yes, yes, yes. You will get people wanting to explain away your symptoms. The most common I have found is "Well I (or someone else) have that symptom and it...
I suggest that you don't hold off on starting treatment!! The current standard of care in MS suggests that you should be on one of these drugs ASAP. This is...
Hi there, I've had MS since 1989 and was on Beteaseron when it came out, also was in trials. When I moved to VA the Doc put me on Copanoxe, but last week the...
Hello, Another new member! Was given diagnosis 4-25-2005. Optic neuritis back in Dec. 2004, 3 MRI's later, have 1 active lesion on spine & 1 active on brain....
Hi Lou ~ I was diagnosed in 1989 as well. Progression was slow for the first several years but I tried Avonex for a year. I didn't respond to it very well. Had...
I don't usually post here, but I do read these posts. I've been holding off doing the shots for 9 years and I still get around albiet with a cane. According...
bubbina_1999
May 8, 2005 3:40 pm
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I met a lady who is going through chemo treatment for MS not for cancer. She's happy about it but I personally wouldn't want it. You can ask your Doctor if you...
Hello, Every therapy is good for different patients. I think that interferon based meds have more side effects linked to them. But if it works for you its...
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